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Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 186 Collections and/or Records:

The Burning of Cracow, c. 1960 - 1979

 Item
Identifier: B362.01.0002.00001
Abstract "The Burning of Cracow [sic]" is oil on canvas board. Measuring approximately 30" x 22", the image depicts the destruction/burning of Kraków. The image is a cityscape with the buildings, including a synagogue and hotel, on fire. There are Jews huddled in the streets with luggage and a couple of men rescuing Torahs from the burning synagogue. In line with his other paintings, Veston did not date the painting, though it can be assumed that it was created while living in Albuquerque--between...
Dates: c. 1960 - 1979

The Fritz Steinthal Family, March 6, 1938

 File
Identifier: B444.02.0002.0002
Abstract

The photograph is of the Steinthal family in their home in Munster on March 6, 1938 before Kristallnacht occurred on November 10, 1938.

Dates: March 6, 1938

"The Wall", 2008

 Item
Identifier: B398.01.00032
Abstract

Encaustic wax painting; black background with silver metallic paint on textured surface; some gold metallic paint as well. The artwork also includes a small wood shelf with a pair of toddler sized shoes (black patent leather Mary Janes). Shoes and woodshelf in Box 30.

Dates: 2008

Trudy Strauss Ceramics

 Collection
Identifier: B442
Dates: between 1960-2000

Trudy Strauss Ceramics, B442, Accession

 Unprocessed Material
Identifier: 2022.036
Dates: 1960-2020

Two Musicians-Two Dancers, c. 1960 - 1979

 Item
Identifier: B362.01.0002.00004
Abstract

This painting is titled Two Musicians-Two Dancers. It is oil on canvas board. The painting depicts two Jewish musicians and two Jewish dancers. The painting measures approximately 16" x 12".In line with his other paintings, Veston did not date the painting, though it can be assumed that it was created while living in Albuquerque--between 1955 and 1980.

Dates: c. 1960 - 1979

United States Lines Affidavit of Support, 1939 November 25

 Item
Identifier: B333.01.0001.0001.00014
Abstract

Affidavit of support filled out by Nathan Greensberg of Williamsport, PA stating that he is willing to take in the Lowenstein family who are applying to visas to the United States because of religious persecution. The affidavit labels the Lowenstein family as good friends of Nathan Greensberg and states that the Lowenstein’s may remain with him until such time that they become self-supporting. The form lists the family's birth dates, countries of birth and occupations.

Dates: 1939 November 25

Untitled drawing, 1973 December 26

 Item — Object B398.01.00031: Series B398.01 [Barcode: U186023282841]
Identifier: B398.01.00031
Abstract

Framed drawing of two individuals lying on the ground, draped over one another. Print is done in sepia tones. Inscription at the bottom "Grandpa & Grandma, with all my love, Debbie 12/26/73." Drawing was originally a gift from the artist to her grandparents. It was done after her first trip to the Holocaust Museum in Israel when the artist was in high school.

Dates: 1973 December 26

Victor and Margot Nashalsky Stone Papers

 Collection
Identifier: B444
Abstract Meta Loewenstein was born May 10, 1891, in a small town in Germany. In 1914, she met Paul Katzenstein, but before they could be married World War I began, and Paul was taken into the German army. He served four years in the army and came home severely wounded. Paul and Meta were married in 1919. Their first son was named Otto in honor of Paul’s brother who died in the war. But he was called by his middle name Victor most of his life. When the family immigrated to the United States, their...
Dates: 1890-1960

Visitors Pass to Wittenauer Sanatorium, 1941 September 29

 Item
Identifier: B333.02.0001.0002.00003
Abstract

Visitors pass to admit Marie Loewenstein to Wittenauer Heilstätten, Wittenauer Sanatorium, to visit Dr. Max Loewenstein. Front side is an official printed and typed pass signed by the public prosecutor and including the contact information for the Wittenauer Sanatorium. The back is a list of rules for visitors to the Wittenauer Sanatorium.

Dates: 1941 September 29